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Re: Flexible, Bendable Rod
Cheaper, heavier tents frequently have fiberglass poles, which are heavy, less flexible and tend to break at unfortunate times.
More expensive, lighter tents usually have aluminum poles, which are light, more flexible, and tend to bend at unfortunate times.
Rick Tyler
Assistant Scoutmaster
Philmont 2006 Trek Coordinator, 729-C-1 and 729-C-2
Troop 575, Chief Seattle Council
REI Abuser, Campmor Addict
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Exothermic Robotics Club, Venturing Crew 2036
VRC 10A, 10B, 10D, 10Q, 10V, 10X, 10Z, and 575
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